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November 8, 2009

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Freak accident claims deputy's life
Maki apparently didn't realize he was on an overpass because of thick fog, and he fell over a concrete wall 65 feet to his death, Harris said. He landed head first and was killed instantly.
Carson City man files complaint over judges' pay
By law, complaints to the commission are not to be made public until after commissioners meet and find the complaint has enough merit to begin a full-fledged hearing.
Supreme Court could consider UNR case
The Nevada Supreme Court earlier this year ruled in favor of the university's decision seven years ago to hire a similarly qualified black sociologist over Farmer and to pay higher salaries to minorities to boost ethnic diversity
State wants to close smog-check loophole for older cars
The law passed by the 1997 Legislature was supposed to exempt only 20,000 classic cars from smog tests, but it also makes cars built between 1968 and 1978 technically eligible for the exemption, state and county officials said.
Downtown Reno ice rink opens for winter season
Last year, the city rented a vacant lot for a temporary rink. The rink attracted more than 25,000 skaters and was so popular that council members voted to purchase a larger rink.
Letter: Tell casinos, new-home buyers and builders to pay more taxes
If the little people had the lobby working for them that the casinos, clubs and hotels have, then our taxes might come down to fit the economy -- and our income.
Critics differ on role of foster care in families
But critics, locally and nationally, differ on the extent child welfare agencies should preserve families.
Crash victims identified as three Nevadans, one Californian
They were identified as Louise Halsted, 54, of Washoe Valley; her sons Douglas Urbanick, 34, of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Robert Urbanick, 32, of Carson City, and Stacey Falk, 32, of Carson City.
Jurisdiction rules don't always benefit kids
In all other parts of Nevada and in 36 other states, the state runs the entire system. In other areas, the county is in charge.
Letter: Value of marsh in LV Wash in sewage cleanup downplayed
The Clark County Sanitation District has always downplayed the value of the marsh for cleaning up the sewage waste water discharged into Las Vegas Wash. Karafa's understatement is a typical example.
Editorial: Dialing Nevada for dollars
Las Vegas is a favorite campaign fund-raising stop for cash-hungry federal elected officials. The coziness that results often benefits a handful of powerful business executives, but the state as a whole seldom reaps return favors.
A new talk radio show, geared toward Las Vegas construction workers and union issues, is creating lots of 'Back Talk'
Lisa Ferguson
On Tuesday mornings, in the pre-dawn chill, these hard-hatted tradespeople take an hour out to huddle around portable and car radios to learn about their on-the-job rights -- and how they're potentially being violated.
Shoppers pack stores as holiday retail season kicks off
"We had 500 people at the doors waiting to get in this morning and it has remained steady all day," said Mary Ann Iverson, a spokeswoman for Mervyn's in Reno.
Man, woman arrested after pipe bomb found in their car
Other officers responded and rendered the explosive device safe at the scene. Police said the device could have killed someone.
Columnist Jeff German:McDonald's clubhouse deal tees off local golfers
McDonald last week persuaded two of his colleagues, Mayor Jan Laverty Jones and Councilman Larry Brown, to join him in approving the hike so that he could claim credit for building a $4.4 million clubhouse that will serve golfers more than just chicken fingers.
Yerington mine announces layoffs
"We're in for a rugged ride," Shipes told the Mason Valley News. "The metal business is very cyclical, and we have to wait to make any decisions concerning the MacArthur site.
Protective disservices: SUN's look at child protective services system shows shortcomings
The caller may be your neighbor, your child's teacher or physician.
Babies ventures into cyberspace
Newborn mug shots stay up for at least a month.
Letter: Smoking permitted in grocery stores -- if you play slots
Allen Tooley
Where I Stand - Mike O'Callaghan: Differing views of the most important human events
Bobbi McCaughey, the mother, put it best when saying, "Any child is a gift from God, no matter whether it's one at a time or seven at a time." Early in her multiple pregnancy, she refused to consider deciding which of the babies should die at the hands of an abortionist.
Driver of street sweeper arrested on investigation of drunken driving
Troopers said Lockridge failed to slow down at the intersection of South Virginia Street and Arrowcreek Parkway, striking the rear of a car driven by Paul Matta, 33, of Reno.

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